1982-10-04 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 4, 1982
7:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER
POLICE BUILDING
The following members of the City Council were present:
Mayor John Dodd
Mayor Pro Tem Carol Dingman
Council Members David Blair
Fred Johnson
Bill Glancy
Herb Weidinger
The following members of the City Administration were present:
City Manager Paul M. West
City Secretary J. W. Wade
City Attorney John Boyle
Recording Secretary Ruth Ann Parish
Mayor Dodd called the City Council meeting of October 4, 1982 to order
at 7:30 P.M. The meeting was televised.
AGENDA ITEM NO. A.1-INVOCATION.
Councilman Fred Johnson gave the invocation.
AGENDA ITEM NO. B.1-PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS.
Mayor Dodd presented Lee Wayne Darnell, "Cochise" Darnell of the
Public Works Department', a 25 year service award.
Mayor Dodd presented Donald Webster, of the Fire Department, a 15
year service award.
Mayor Dodd presented Roger Black, of the Fire Department, a 15 year
service award.
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AGENDA ITEM NO. B.2-PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO
JUDGE BILL LONG.
Mayor Dodd presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Judge Bill Long,
Justice of the Peace, Precint 2, Place 2, recognizing the valuable
service he has provided to the City of Farmers Branch.
MAYOR DODD PRESENTED CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION TO MEMBERS OF THE
OLD FARMERS BRANCH STUDY COMMITTEE.
Mayor Dodd recognized Mark Seiley, Chairman of the Old Farmers Branch
Study Committee. Mr. Seiley introduced Committee members Lorraine
Skamfer, Lorraine Blair, Fritz New, Steve Beckham, Wayne Clayeomb,
and Norm Long. Mr. Seiley stated Inez Good, Jerry Easom and Nita Cox
were also Committee members but were not in attendance.
Mayor Dodd presented Certificates of Appreciation to the members of
the Old Farmers Branch Study Committee.
AGENDA ITEM NO. B.3-PRESENTATION OF BOARD APPLICATIONS.
Mayor Dodd explained that this item is placed on the agenda to give
citizens an opportunity to present applications to the Council for
serving on any of the various advisory boards.
Pauline Dennis, 12637 Epps Field, presented an application to the
Council desiring to serve on the Drainage Study Committee.
Quinton Johnson, 14421 Southern Pines Ct., presented an application to
the Council desiring to serve on the Drainage Study Committee.
Jay Rosen, 3216 Brookhaven Club Drive, presented an application to
the Council desiring to serve on the Drainage Study Committee.
Rob Hudson, 2747 Rollingdale, presented an application to the Council
desiring to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustments and Building Code
Board of Appeals.
Bill Holmes, 2600 Mt. View, presented an application to the Council
desiring to serve on the Drainage Study Committe.
Margaret' Young, 3412 Highland Meadow, presented an application to the
Council desiring to serve on the Park and Recreation Board.
AGENDA ITEM NO. B.3-CONSENT ITEMS.
Mayor Dodd explained that under the title of consent items are items
that are to be considered and action taken that may not need
discussion individually. Any member of the Council or member of the
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audience may request to withdraw any item from the consent items and
place the item before the Council for full discussion. The concept
for the consent items is being established in order to speed up
discussion for those items that need more time for discussion.
Councilwoman Dingman asked that Consent Items 4.g and 4.j be removed
from the Consent Items list. The request was granted.
Councilman Johnson made a motion, Councilman Blair seconding, all
voting "aye", that the following consent items be approved with Items
4.g and 4.j being removed.
a.
Approved the minutes of the September 13, 1982 regular
meeting.
b.
Approved the request by Sysco Foods Systems, Inc. for final
plat approval of Sysco First Addition, Tracts A & B.
C.
Approved the request by Jackson-Shaw for final plat approval
of Westwood Park.
d.
Approved the Fourth Quarter Payment to the Dallas County
Appraisal District and be paid under protest in the amount of
$14,555.00.
e.
Approved the following captioned Ordinance No. 1406, aban-
doning a portion of Keenan Bridge Road:
"An Ordinance Of The City Of Farmers Branch, Texas,
Abandoning A Portion Of Keenan Bridge Road Which Is No Longer
Needed Or Necessary For Public Street Purposes; Providing
That Such Abandonment Shall Be In Favor Of The Owner Of The
Abutting Properties; Providing That Such Abandonment Shall Be
Insofar As Applicable To The Public Right, Title And Interest
That Such Abandonment Shall Not In Any Way Affect The Right
Of Any Public Utility Located In Such Roadway; And Declaring
An Emergency."
f.
Approved the following captioned Ordinance No. 1408, aba-
doning a portion of Amsterdam Road and Morningstar Lane:
"An Ordinance Of The City Of Farmers Branch, Texas,
Abandoning A Portion Of Amsterdam Road And A Portion Of
Morningstar Lane Which Are No Longer Needed Or Necessary For
Public Street Purposes; Providing That Such Abandonment Shall
Be In Favor Of The Owner Of The Abutting Properties;
Providing That Such Abandonment Shall Be Insofar As
Applicable To The Public Right, Title And Interest In Such
Roadway For Street Purposes Only; Providing That Such
Abandonment Shall Not In Any Way Affect The Right Of Any
Public Utility Located In Such Roadway; And Declaring An
Emergency."
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h. Authorized the advertisement for bids for chemicals and
fertilizers for the Parks Division.
i. Authorized the advertisement for bids for a riding mower with
trailer for the Parks Division.
AGENDA ITEM NO. B.4.g-CONSIDER AWARDING BID FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF A
PORTION OF BIRCHLAWN DRIVE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Dodd opened the discussion with the following information from
an Administrative memo. The City of Farmers Branch has requested bids
on Birchlawn reconstruction from Longmeade to Amber. Six bid packets
were mailed by registered letter and six receipts of acceptance were
returned. Four bids on the project were submitted. The lowest bid was
submitted by Glen Thurman, Inc. in the amount of $85,967.00 and a 65
working day period.
There was discussion concerning the policy of not placing under
Consent Items any expenditure over $50,000.
Councilwoman Dingman made a motion to award the bid for the recon-
struction of a portion of Birchlawn Drive to Glen Thurman, Inc. in the
amount of $85,967.00. Councilman Blair seconded the motion and all
voted "aye". The motion carried unanimously.
ITEM N0. B.4.j-CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR
REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS DIVISIONS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
Mayor Dodd opened the discussion by giving the following information
from an Administrative memo. The 1982-83 Budget includes the replace-
ment of several units of heavy equipment and trucks for various
Divisions. The Staff requests permission to advertise for bids for
the purchase of these replacement units.
There was discussion among Council concerning the request for justifi-
cation of the replacement equipment and the request for more infor-
mation as to how the equipment is used, how old the equipment is and
how many other like pieces of equipment the City has.
Councilman Blair made a motion to authorize the advertisement for bids
for replacement equipment for various divisions and the Council be
furnished with back-up information on the equipment. Councilman
Weidinger seconded the motion with all members voting "aye". The
motion carried unanimously.
AGENDA ITEM NO. C.1-DISCUSS TRAFFIC SITUATION ON BROOKHAVEN CLUB
DRIVE.
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Mayor Dodd opened the discussion by giving the following information
from an Administrative memo. This item was placed on the agenda at
the request of Mrs. Garald Hayslip, of 3212 Brookhaven Club Drive.
Mrs. Hayslip stated that she and her neighbors have some recommen-
dations that they want to present to the City Council. Mrs. Hayslip
or one of her neighbors will make a presentation to the Council.
Mayor Dodd recognized Col. Edward Oaks, 3232 Brookhaven Club Drive.
Mr. Oaks presented the the following problems of traffic on Brookhaven
Club Drive:
1. Seven to 10 vehicles per minute have been counted on
Brookhaven Club Drive.
2. There exists a noise problem.
3. There exists a speed problem which has lead to property
damage.
4. There is a need for additional speed limit signs.
5. The stop sign is helping but not fully doing the job.
6. There is a need for more enforcement from the Police
Department on the speeding problem.
7. There is a need for "no traffic traffic" area on Brookhaven
Club Drive.
Mayor Dodd requested a show of hands from the audience agreeing with
Col. Oaks presentation. There were 14 raised hands.
There was discussion among the Council as to adding a "Dangerous
Curve" sign, lowering the speed limit, stricter enforcement of
speeding and prohibiting truck traffic.
Councilman Weidinger made a motion to instruct the staff to look into
the traffic situation on Brookhaven Club Drive and bring back before
the Council at the November 1, 1982 Council meeting a recommendation
to lower the noise, lower the speed limit and provide for no through
truck traffic and any other suggestions the Staff might have to help
traffic problems. Councilman Johnson seconded the motion with an
amendment that appropriate signs be installed immediately. The amend-
ment was accepted with all members voting "aye". The motion carried
unanimously.
ITEM NO. C.2-PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER AMENDING THE ZONING ON A TRACT
OF LAND BOUNDED BY LBJ FREEWAY ON THE SOUTH SIDE; SIMONTON ROAD ON THE
NORTH SIDE; MIDWAY ROAD ON THE WEST SIDE; AND INWOOD ROAD ON THE EAST
SIDE FROM ITS CURRENT ZONING OF (LI) TO A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONING
DISTRICT AND ANY OTHER DISTRICT WHICH IS MORE RESTRICTIVE BY REASON OF
LAND USE AND HEIGHT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Vol. 38, Page 5.
Mayor Dodd opened the public hearing with the following information
from an Administrative memo. On September 20, 1982, the Planning and
Zoning Commission continued this public hearing until the traffic
study of Farmers Branch could be completed. The public hearing proce-
dure requires that the Planning and Zoning Commission make a recommen-
dation to the City Council before any action can be taken by the
Council.
Councilman Johnson made a motion to continue the item until the
October 18, 1982 Council meeting. Councilman Weidinger seconded the
motion with all members voting "aye". The motion carried unanimously.
ITEM NO. C.3-PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER REQUEST TO CHANGE THE ZONING ON
A 6.809 ACRE TRACT OF LAND AND A 2.174 ACRE TRACT OF LAND FROM ITS
CURRENT ZONING OF LIGHT INDUSTRIAL TO A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONING
DISTRICT AND ANY OTHER DISTRICT WHICH IS MORE RESTRICTIVE BY REASON OF
LAND USE AND HEIGHT. REQUESTED BY SUMMERS-WILLIAMS INVESTEMENTS, INC.
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 13555 AND 13595 INWOOD ROAD IN A LIGHT
INDUSTIAL ZONING DISTRICT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Dodd opened the public hearing with the following information
from an Administrative memo. The applicant failed to follow the
public hearing procedures.. A sign advertising the public hearing was
not placed on the property ten (10) days prior to the hearing date as
required by the City's Zoning Ordinance. The public hearings have
been rescheduled for the October 11, 1982 Planning and Zoning
Commission meeting and the October 18, 1982 City Council meeting. The
City Staff will readvertise the public hearings.
No action is required at this time.
ITEM NO. C.4-PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER REQUEST TO AMEND THE ZONING ON
A .5 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF VALLEY VIEW
LANE WEST OF MIDWAY ROAD FROM ITS CURRENT ZONING OF MF-2 TO A PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT ZONING DISTRICT ALLOWING LIGHT INDUSTRIAL USES AND ANY
OTHER DISTRICT WHICH IS MORE RESTRICTIVE BY REASON OF LAND USE OR
HEIGHT. REQUESTED BY THE RYAN COMPANIES FOR THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED
AS TRACT 1 OF ABSTRACT 1570 IN AN MF-2 ZONING DISTRICT AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Dodd opened the public hearing with the following information
from an Administrative memo. The applicant failed to follow the
public hearing procedures. The sign company hired by the applicant
placed the sign advertising the public hearing on the wrong property.
The public hearings have been rescheduled for the October 11, 1982
Planning and Zoning meeting and the October 18, 1982 City Council
meeting. The City Staff will readvertise the public hearings.
No action is required at this time.
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ITEM NO. C.5-PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER REQUEST TO AMEND THE CITY'S
ZONING ORDINANCE BY GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A NON-DRIVE-IN
RESTAURANT WITHOUT OUTSIDE SALES WINDOW. REQUESTED BY JACKSON
MANUFACTURING, INC. FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT M5 MCEWEN IN A LIGHT
INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Dodd opened the public hearing by giving the following infor-
mation from an Administrative memo. The Planning and Zoning
Commission at the September 20, 1982 meeting continued this public
hearing to allow the applicant time to submit additional information
relating to the proposed uses. The public hearing procedure requires
that the Planning and Zoning Commision make a recommendation to the
City Council before any action can be taken by the Council.
Councilman Blair made a motion to continue the public hearing until
the October 18, 1982 Council meeting. Councilman Weidinger seconded
the motion with all members voting "aye". The motion carried unani-
mously.
ITEM NO. C.6-CONSIDER PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER REQUEST TO AMEND THE
CITY'S ZONING ORDINANCE BY GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A
PRIVATE CLUB. REQUESTED BY JACKSON MANUFACTURING INC. FOR THE
" PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4445 MCEWEN IN A LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Dodd opened the public hearing by giving the following infor-
mation from an Administrative memo. The Planning and Zoning
Commission at the September 20, 1982 meeting continued this public
hearing to allow the applicant time to submit additional information
relating to the proposed uses. The public hearing procdure requires
that the Planning and Zoning Commission make a recommendation to the
City Council before any action can be taken by the Council.
Councilman Glancy made a motion to continue the the public hearing
until the October 18, 1982 Council meeting. Councilman Weidinger
seconded the motion with all members voting "aye". The motion
carried unanimously.
ITEM NO. C.7-PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER REQUEST TO AMEND THE CITY'S
ZONING ORDINANCE BY GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A NON-DRIVE-IN
RESTAURANT WITH OUTSIDE SALES WINDOW. REQUESTED BY KIPS RESTAURANT
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3330 BELTLINE ROAD IN A LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
ZONING DISTRICT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Dodd opened the public hearing by giving the following infor-
mation from an Administrative memo. Kips Restaurant is requesting
permission to install an outside sales window for drive-through ser-
vice at the existing restaurant located at 3330 Beltline Road in a
light industrial zoning district. Article 8, Section 114 of the
City's Zoning Ordinance requires a specific use permit for a non-
drive-in restaurant with outside sales window.
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The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends to the Council that the
request be approved as submitted.
Mayor Dodd recognized William Cornelius, of Cincinnati, Ohio, repre-
senting Kips Restaurant. Mr. Cornelius stated that Kips Restaurants
requested the specific use permit so that they could modify the
building for a drive-in window.
Mayor Dodd asked if there was anyone wishing to speak in favor of or
in opposition to the request for specific use permit. No one spoke.
Councilman Johnson made a motion to close the public hearing.
Councilman Blair seconded the motion with all members voting "aye".
The public hearing was closed.
Councilman Johnson made a motion that the request for specific use
permit be approved as submitted by adopting the following captioned
Ordinance No. 1403:
"An Ordinance Of The City Of Farmers Branch, Texas, Amending The
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Farmers Branch,
Texas, As Heretofore Amended, So As To Grant A Specific Use Permit
For A Non-Drive-In Restaurant With Outside Sales Window In A Light
Industrial Zoning District; Providing For Conditions Of Operation;
Providing A Penalty Of Fine Not To Exceed The Sum Of Two Hundred
Dollars ($200.00) For Each Offense; Providing A Severability
Clause; Providing For Injunctive Relief; And Declaring An
Emergency."
Councilman Blair seconded the motion with all members voting "aye".
The motion carried unanimously.
THE CITY COUNCIL AGREED THAT THE PRESENTATION OF ITEMS NO. C.8, C.9
AND C.10 BE DISCUSSED AT THE SAME TIME AND VOTED ON SEPARATELY.
ITEM NO. C.8-PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER REQUEST TO CHANGE THE ZONING ON
A TRACT OF LAND 120' X 180' FROM ITS CURRENT ZONING OF PD-8 (LR-1) TO
A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONING DISTRICT ALLOWING A GASOLINE FUEL STATION
USE. REQUESTED BY JOE LANCASTER FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF JOSEY LANE AND VALLEY VIEW LANE IN THE PD- (LR-1 )
ZONING DISTRICT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
ITEM NO. C.9-PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER REQUEST TO AMEND THE CITY'S
ZONING ORDINANCE BY GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A NON-DRIVE-IN
RESTAURANT WITH OUTSIDE SALES WINDOW. REQUESTED BY JOE LANCASTER FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF JOSEY LANE AND VALLEY
VIEW LANE IN THE PD- (LR-1) ZONING DISTRICT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
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ITEM. NO. C.10-CONSIDER REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL. REQUESTED BY
JOE LANCASTER FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
JOSEY LANE AND VALLEY VIEW LANE IN THE PD-8 (LR-1) ZONING DISTRICT AND
TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Dodd opened the public hearing on the items described in the
above captions and gave the following information. Mr. Joe Lancaster
is requesting to construct an Exxon self-service gasoline facility and
a specific use permit for a non-drive-in restaurant to be operated by
Wendy's International on the property located at the southwest corner
of Josey Lane and Valley View Lane in the PD-8 (LR-1) zoning district.
Gasoline facilities are not allowed in local retail zoning districts.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the specific use
permit for the non-drive-in restaurant be approved as submitted.
Futher information given by Mayor Dodd included that Mr. Lancaster is
requesting approval of an amendment to the approved site plan for the
Farmers Branch Shopping Center. The new site plan indicates the pro-
posed construction of Wendy's Restaurant and a gasoline fuel station.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the site plan be
approved with the following conditions:
1. A detailed landscape and irrigation plan be submitted and
approved by the City Staff prior to permits being issued.
2. The proposed curb cut on Valley View Lane must be no closer
than 100 ft. from the west curb line of Josey Lane.
The City Staff recommended that the site plan be denied.
Mayor Dodd asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak
in favor or in opposition to the requests.
Mayor Dodd recognized Joe Lancaster, owner of Farmers Branch Shopping
Center and president of Arcus Development Company. Mr. Lancaster gave
a presentation on his requests covered by Item C.8, installing an
Exxon gasoline facility; Item C.9, installing a Wendy's Restaurant;
and Item C.10, amending the approved site plan for Farmers Branch
Shopping Center. Mr. Lancaster explained that he planned to remodel
the face of the Farmers Branch Shopping Center and landscape the
surrounding area.
Mayor Dodd recognized Mr. P. B. Turner, owner of Turner's Hardware in
Farmers Branch Shopping Center. Mr. Turner stated that he supported
Mr. Lancaster's requests.
After no further comments from the audience, Councilman Johnson made a
motion to close the public hearing. Councilman Weidinger seconded the
motion with all members voting "aye". The public hearing was closed.
Vol. 38, Page 9.
There followed a discussion as to why there was a need for a service
station in the shopping center when there were several service sta-
tions in the immediate area.
Councilman Johnson made a motion to deny the request for the service
station at the southwest corner of Josey and Valley View. Councilman
Blair seconded the motion with all members voting "aye". The motion
carried unanimously.
AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING. MAYOR DODD ANNOUNCED THAT ITEM NO. D.1-
"CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2-017 AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE
FARMERS BRANCH HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION" COULD NOT BE HEARD BECAUSE THE INDIVIDUALS FILING FOR AN
APPLICATION TO ESTABLISH A HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION HAD FAILED TO
DO SO WITHIN THE SPECIFIED AMOUNT OF TIME.
Mayor Dodd explained that he had made the announcement of Item D.1 at
this time to keep people in the audience_interested in this item from
having to stay late unneccesarily.
Councilman Weidinger made a motion to discuss Item D.1 after Item C.8.
Councilman Glancy seconded the motion with all members voting "aye".
The motion carried unanimously.
After a discussion, Councilman Blair made a motion to table Item D.1
until the October 18, 1982 Council meeting if there is an application
filed. Councilman Glancy seconded the motion with all members voting
"aye". The motion carried unanimously.
MAYOR DODD STATED THAT ITEM C.9 CONSIDERATION WAS TO CONTINUE.
There followed a discussion about the elevation of the Wendy's
Restaurant and the landscaping agreement with the shopping center.
Councilwoman Dingman made a motion that the request be approved as
submitted by adopting the following captioned Ordinance No. 1404:
"An Ordinance Of The City Of Farmers Branch, Texas, Amending The
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Farmers Branch,
Texas, As Herefore Amended, So As To Grant A Specific Use Permit
For A Non-Drive-In Restaurant With Outside Sales Window In A PD-8
(LR-1) Zoning District; Providing A Penalty Of Fine Not To Exceed
The Sum Of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) For Each Offense;
Providing A Severability Clause; Providing For Injunctive Relief;
And Declaring An Emergency".
Councilman Glancy seconded the motion with Councilmembers Dingman,
Glancy, Blair and Weidinger voting "aye" and Councilman Johnson voting
"nay". The motion carried by a 4 to 1 vote.
ITEM NO. C.10 CONSIDERATION.
Vol. 38, Page 10.
There followed a discussion concerning the landscaped areas, sub-
mitting a detailed landscape plan and the proposed curb cut which
would reduce the landscaped area.
Mr. Lancaster requested that the Council consider approving the site
plan with landscaping and to delete the service station.
There was further discussion including the shopping center's previous
owner having an agreement for a phased development landscape plan
which still prevails and the alternate use of the southwest corner of
Josey and Valley View.
Councilwoman Dingman made a motion that Mr. Lancaster come back at the
October 18, 1982 meeting with a site plan which reflects the Wendy's
use with the landscaping that he has with that use and also does not
reflect the service station and that he and the Staff try to come to
some kind of an agreement on the landscaping and the Council discuss
the landscape agreement at the next meeting. Councilman Johnson
seconded the motion and asked to add an amendment to include alternate
uses of the southwest corner of Josey and Valley View and that the
agenda item be posted and advertised in such a way that would refer to
the consideration of a possible amendment to the landscape and beauti-
fication contract now in existence and take the appropriate action.
Councilwoman Dingman accepted the amendment.
After further discussion, the motion and amendment carried with all
members voting "aye".
Mayor Dodd recognized Mr. Mike Cotton, 5310 Keller Springs. Mr.
Cotton questioned if the City was ready to landscape the area. Mayor
Dodd replied that landscaping of this area was not a budgeted item but
that the Council would take landscaping funds under consideration at
the appropriate time.
ITEM NO. C.11-PUBLIC HEARING FOR CITIZEN COMMENTS ON CITY CHARTER
CHANGES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Dodd opened the public hearing by giving the following infor-
mation from an Administrative memo. The City Council has called this
public hearing to secure citizen's comments and proposal for changes
in the City Charter.
Mayor Dodd asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak
in opposition to the City Charter amendments.
Mayor Dodd recognized Mr. Ray Flaherty, 13220 Challaburton. Mr.
Flaherty stated that he had reviewed the proposed amendments to the
City Charter by the Charter Revision Committee and that he would like
to see the Charter Revision Committee meetings be open to the public.
Vol. 38, Page 11.
Mayor Dodd recognized Mr. Percy Pentecost, member of the Charter
Revision Committee. Mr. Pentecost introduced other members of the
Charter Revision Committee that were present, Marge James and Stan
Ball.
Councilman Weidinger made a motion to close the public hearing.
Councilman Blair seconded the motion with all members voting "aye".
The public hearing was closed.
There followed a discussion concerning town hall meetings being held
with the City Council and Charter Revision Committee, setting dates
and advertising these meetings.
Councilwoman Dingman suggested that the staff come back with an ordi-
nance the last meeting in November to include revisions to the City
Charter, advertise and present the revisions for election in January.
Councilman Weidinger made a motion that the Mayor meet with the
Chairman of the Charter Revision Committee and set up a date for a
public hearing the last week in October, or at the latest, the first
week in November, and properly advertise for this public hearing.
Councilwoman Dingman seconded the motion with all members voting
"aye". The motion carried unanimously.
ITEM NO. C.12-PRESENTATION OF PETITION PROHIBITING TRUCK TRAFFIC ON
VALWOOD PARKWAY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Dodd opened the discussion by giving the following information
from an Administrative memo. This item has been placed on the agenda
at the request of Mrs. Francis Sparkman, residing at 2500 Valwood
Parkway. Mrs. Sparkman wishes to present a petition that prohibits
truck traffic on Valwood Parkway.
Mayor Dodd announced that Mrs. Sparkman sent a message to the Council
that she was not ready to make her presentation to the Council.
Councilman Weidinger made a motion to table the item until a later
date. Councilman Johnson seconded the motion with all members voting
"aye". The motion carried unanimously.
ITEM NO. C.13-CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF MR. JOHN OECHSNER TO APPEAL THE
DECISION OF THE HOUSING ADVISORY AND APPEALS BOARD AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Dodd opened the discussion by giving the following informaton
from an Administrative memo. Mr. John G. Oechsner is the owner of
the residential structure located at 13024 Irondale. The structure
was declared substandard after a Certificate of Occupancy was denied
and the owner was notified to vacate the structure. The Housing
Vol. 38, Page 12.
Advisory and Appeals Board upheld the decision declaring the structure
substandard and that it be vacated. The Minimum Housing Ordinance
(Ordinance No. 1038) provides for decisions of the Housing Advisory
and Appeals Board to be appealed to the City Council. Mr. Oechsner
contends that the house is habitable, and is requesting the Council to
over-rule the decision of the Housing Advisory and Appeals Board. The
City Staff recommends to the Council that the decision of the Housing
Advisory and Appeals Board be upheld.
Mayor Dodd recognized Mr. John Oechsner, owner of the structure at
13024 Irondale. Mr. Oechsner was questioned by the Council as to the
different aspects of the tenants living in the house on Irondale.
There followed a discussion concerning the physical condition of the
house.
City Attorney, John Boyle, stated that all materials, pictures and
attachments submitted to the Council are in record and before the City
Council for their consideration in addition to the statements made by
Mr. Oechsner.
The City Council after reviewing the record before the Housing
Advisory and Appeals Board and considering all information submitted
to the City Council, Councilman Johnson does hereby move to sustain
and approve the decision of the Housing Advisory and Appeals Board to
order vacation of the structure located at 13024 Irondale. Councilman
Blair seconded the motion with all members voting "aye". The motion
carried unanimously.
ITEM NO. C.14-CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION FROM THE PARKS AND RECREATION
BOARD AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Dodd opened the discussion by giving the following information
from an Administrative memo. The Parks and Recreation Board had been
asked by the Council to recommend park improvements, totaling
$100,000.00 for the 1982-83 budget year. Lorraine Skamfer, Chairman
of the Parks and Recreation Board, will present the recommendations of
the Board, as approved at their September 16, 1982 meeting.
Mayor Dodd recognized Lorraine Skamfer, Chairman of the Parks and
Recreation Board. Mrs. Skamfer presented to the Council the Board's
recommendation for expenditure of funds for park improvements for the
1982-83 fiscal year. Recommendations are: the amount of $70,000.00
for park equipment with upgrading picnic areas; the amount of
$20,000.00 for bike pathway improvements including new areas; and, the
amount of $10,000.00 for joint beautification ventures.
There followed a discussion relating that each joint venture would be
presented to the Council for contractual agreement for approval and
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that the venture with the Farmers Branch Shopping Center could
possibly be one to consider.
Councilman Weidinger made a motion to approve the park improvements
recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Board totaling
$100,000.00. Councilman Johnson seconded the motion with all members
voting "aye". The motion carried unanimously.
ITEM NO. C.15-CONSIDER REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL. REQUESTED BY
HARRIS-GRANT INV. BUILDERS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4801 SPRING
VALLEY ROAD IN THE PD-27 LI) ZONING DISTRICT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
Mayor Dodd opened the discussion by giving the following information
from an Administrative memo. This tract of land is located on the
north side of Spring Valley Road west of Inwood Road. The site plan
submitted by Harris-Grant Inv. Builders indicates the proposed
construction of a combination of 2 story office and warehouse/showroom
buildings. Site plan approval is required before building permits can
be issued. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends to the
Council that the site plan be approved with the following conditions:
1. A detailed landscape and irrigation plan be submitted to the
City Staff for approval prior to permits being issued.
2. One (1) additional fire hydrant be added at the northwest
corner of Building "B".
Mayor Dodd recognized Bill Grant, partner of Harris-Grant Inv.
Builders. Mr. Grant stated that his company had no problems with
complying with the two conditions recommended by the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
After a discussion, Councilman Johnson made a motion to approve the
request for site plan at 4801 Spring Valley Road with the two con-
ditions recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission and that the
final plat be approved before the issuance of building permits.
Councilman Weidinger seconded the motion with all members voting
"aye". The motion carried unanimously.
ITEM NO. C.16-CONSIDER REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL. REQUESTED BY
THE DALLAS CAR CARE CENTER FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2931 VALLEY
VIEW LANE IN THE PD (LR-2) ZONING DISTRICT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
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Mayor Dodd opened the discussion by giving the following information
from an Administrative memo. On May 17, 1982, the City Council
approved the site plan for the Dallas Car Care Center with the con-
ditions recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. On May 24,
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1982, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved the screening plan
for the Dallas Car Care Center with the condition that a site plan
indicating the proposed dental office building and the masonry fence
be brought back before the Planning and Zoning Commission along with
the Developer's Contract that includes a provision that the masonry
fence be completely installed along the east property line within a
two (2) year period. The applicant has submitted a new site plan and
Developer's Contract indicating these conditions for approval. The
Planning and Zoning Commission recommends to the Council that the site
plan be approved with the condition that 1 additional parking space be
added to the site plan (making a total of 15 spaces); however, the
City Staff recommends that the site plan be denied because the appli-
cant has not submitted a revised site plan indicating one (1) addi-
tional parking space (15 spaces total) as recommended by the Planning
and Zoning Commission.
Mayor Dodd recognized Mr. Mike Cotton, owner of Dallas Car Care
Center. Mr. Cotton stated that he had not understood that he would
have to go back to the Planning and Zoning Commission to present the
revised site plan indicating the one additional parking space. He
stated that he had received a call the preceding Friday from the City
Staff indicating that a Developer's Contract would have to be sub-
mitted to the City before the Staff could recommend approval of the
site plan. Mr. Cotton stated that he was not aware that a Developer's
Contract was needed for the site plan. He stated that his original
request was for a medical building facility, but that after plans had
been drawn the facility would not adequately serve the tenant. Mr.
Cotton then stated that he reduced the square footage of the building
to 22,040 ft. to provide adequate parking and proposed a retail office
use.
Mayor Dodd recognized Ms. Judy Mathis, 3326 Arawak, Manager of the
Valley View Central Shopping Center. Ms. Mathis stated that owners of
the Valley View Central Shopping Center were J. 0. Smith, Jim Upfield
and Lee Jarmon. She stated that the tenants in the shopping center
already had problems with parking and due to specific problems with
Mr. Cotton's property the parking problems had worsened. Ms. Mathis
stated that Mr. Cotton's trash container was located on the shopping
center's parking lot and that the tenants were inconvenienced by the
dumping of the trash container because they had to move their parked
vehicles. Ms. Mathis stated that the 13 cars that she had counted
that morning parked on Mr. Cotton's property were actually parked on
part of the shopping center's parking lot. She stated that more
parking spaces needed to be added to the area, not another building.
Ms. Mathis suggested that Mr. Cotton be required to build a fence bet-
ween his property and the Valley View Central Shopping Center to keep
his parking problems from inconveniencing the shopping center's
tenants. Ms. Mathis stated that she was opposed to Mr. Cotton's
request for site plan approval.
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Mayor Dodd recognized Joe Waters, author of
building sites. Mr. Waters stated that the
perly to accommodate a building. He stated
the use of the building would be compatible
Mr. Waters stated that he felt the building
the residential area it backed up to due to
in the residential area. He stated that Mr.
parked on the shopping center property. Mr.
opposed to the site plan being approved.
the petitions opposing the
lot was not shaped pro-
that he did not feel that
with the surrounding area.
would be a fire hazard to
the use of wooden shingles
Cotton's, vehicles were
Waters stated that he was
There followed a discussion of the lot's size and the parking
problems. Mayor Dodd stated that he was concerned about getting the
wall constructed and Mr. Cotton's relationship with the other busi-
nesses and the residents in the area.
Councilman Weidinger made a motion that the site plan at 2931 Valley
View Lane be denied. Councilman Johnson seconded the motion with all
members voting "aye". The motion carried unanimously.
ITEM NO. C.17-CONSIDER REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL. REQUESTED BY
STEWCO DEVELOPMENT COMPANY FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2412 RICHLAND
IN THE PD-33 ZONING DISTRICT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Dodd opened the discussion by giving the following information
from an Administrative memo. Stewco Development is proposing to
construct a 10,478 sq. ft. office/warehouse building on the property
located at 2412 Richland Ave. Site plan approval is required before
building permits can be issued. The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommends to the Council that the site plan be approved with the con-
dition that a detailed landscape and irrigation plan be submitted to
the City Staff for approval prior to permits being issued.
Mayor Dodd recognized Mr. Stacy Stewart, representative of Stewco
Development, the Developer of this property. Mr. Stewart answered
questions from the Council pertaining to the type of business proposed
for the site and the use of the surrounding property. Mr. Stewart
stated that a machine type shop was proposed for the property.
Councilman Johnson made a motion to approve the request for site plan
at 2412 Richland with the condition recommended by the Planning and
Zoning Commission. Councilman Glancy seconded the motion with all
members voting "aye". The motion carried unanimously.
ITEM NO. C.18-CONSIDER REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL. REQUESTED BY
S.H.W.C. ARCHITECTS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER
OF VALLEY VIEW LANE AND TOM FIELD ROAD IN THE PD-26 0) ZONING
DISTRICT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Dodd opened the discussion by giving the following information
from an Administrative memo. S.H.W.C. Architects, the applicant, has
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submitted a site plan for approval indicating the proposed construc-
tion of two (2) two-story office buildings to be located at the suth-
west corner of Valley View Lane and Tom Field Road. Site plan
approval is required before building permits can be issued. The
Planning and Zoning Commission by a 4 to 2 vote recommends to the City
Council that the site plan be denied.
Mayor Dodd recognized Mr. Larry Claycomb, representative of S.H.W.C.
Mr. Claycomb stated that an office building was proposed for the 120
ft. x 200 ft. piece of property. He stated that S.H.W.C. proposed to
build two glass and masonry buildings with 5,000 sq. ft. each. Mr.
Claycomb requested that the Council reverse the Planning and Zoning
Commission's decision and approve the site plan.
There followed a discussion concerning the need for two separate
buildings instead of one. The Council discussed the use of glass and
masonry on the building.
Mayor Dodd recognized Kathy Lawler, 2516 Leta Mae. Ms. Lawler
questioned the impact of the buildings on the traffic at Valley View
and Tom Field.
The Council discussed the traffic situation and reviewed a memo from
the Engineering Division stating that the development should not
significantly increase the volume of traffic in the area.
Councilwoman Dingman made a motion to approve the site plan at the
southwest corner of Tom Field and Valley View as submitted.
Councilman Weidinger seconded the motion with an amendment to add the
following conditions:
1. The property be platted.
2. A detailed landscape and irrigation plan be submitted for
approval prior to permits being issued.
The amendment was accepted. Councilmembers Dingman, Weidinger, Glancy
and Blair voted "aye". Councilman Johnson voted "nay". The motion
carried by a 4 to 1 vote.
ITEM NO. C.19-CONSIDER REQUEST BY CF-LBJ PROPERTIES FOR CONCEPT
DEVELOPMENT PLAN APPROVAL OF TRACTS D AND F.
Mayor Dodd opened the discussion by giving the following information
from an Administrative memo. CF/LBJ Properties Tracts D and F are
proposed office/hotel parks. The tracts of land are located south of
IH635 (LBJ) and are as follows. Tract D is the property located south
of IH635 right-of-way to Royal Lane and west of Luna Road to the
Trinity River. Tract F is located south of IH635 right-of-way and
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continues south approximately four hundred feet (4001) and east of
Luna Road. This property is located in the PD-22 (LI) zoning
district. This property is being developed to incorporate office and
hotel building sites into a large office park. This concept develop-
ment plan is submitted in lieu of a specific site plan. The Developer
anticipates that the property will be developed in phases, and that
individual specific site plans will be submitted for each building
site. A preliminary plat of the office park will be submitted as the
next step in platting the property to create building sites. The con-
cept development plan has been reviewed by the Engineering Division
and satisfies the requirements for a concept development plan. The
Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of this concept
plan with the understanding that specific site plans will be required
for each building site.
Mayor Dodd recognized Mr. Mike Tucker, Development Officer for
Cadillac-Fairview. Mr. Tucker displayed a drawing showing the concept
plan and explained proposed plans for Tracts D and F.
After a discussion concerning the future plans included in the concept
plan, Councilman Weidinger made a motion to approve the concept plan
with the understanding that specific site plans will be required for
each building site. Councilman Blair seconded the motion with all
members voting "aye". The motion carried unanimously.
ITEM N0. C.20-CONSIDER A REQUEST BY YELLOW CHECKER TAXICAB COMPANY FOR
AN EXCLUSIVE OPERATING FRANCHISE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Dodd opened the discussion by giving the following information
from an Administrative memo. The Yellow Checker Taxicab Company has
requested that Ordinance No. 1401, adopted September 13, 1982, be
revised to provide them with an exclusive operating franchise within
the city limits of Farmers Branch. Ordinance No. 1401 provides for
the recognition of operated franchises from other Dallas County cities
and allows other taxaicab companies to operate in Farmers Branch. The
revision requested by Yellow Checker would prohibit any other taxicab
company from picking up passengers in Farmers Branch. The City Staff
recommends to the Council that the request be denied.
Mayor Dodd recognized Mr. Garshasb Bigvand, owner of Yellow Checker
Taxicab Company. Mr. Bigvand was available for questions by the
Council.
City Attorney, John Boyle, stated that the State Constitution and
State Statutes prohibit any municipality from granting a monopoly for
any franchise.
After some discussion, Councilman Johnson made a motion that the
request for an exclusive operating franchise for Yellow Checker
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Taxicab Company be denied. Councilman Weidinger seconded the motion
with all members voting "aye". The motion carried unanimously.
ITEM NO. C.21-CONSIDER A REQUEST FOR PURCHASE REFUSE SACKS AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Dodd opened the discussion by giving the following information
from an Administrative memo. Mr. R. K. Fairchild, representing Great
Plains Bag Corporation, is present requesting that the City of Farmers
Branch purchase an amount of refuse sacks. These sacks were manufac-
tured in error by Great Plains in excess of the quantity ordered by
the City in 1982. The City Staff recommends that these sacks not be
purchased by the City.
Mayor Dodd recognized Mr. Fairchild, Regional Sales Manager for Great
Plains Bag Corporation. Mr. Fairchild stated that the Great Plains
Bag Corporation had contracted to furnish the City of Farmers Branch
with a specified 1,100,000 refuse sacks to be delivered in 1982, but
that there was an overrun of 104,781 refuse sacks. He requested that
the City purchase these sacks at the same unit price of $0.179 per
sack and that delivery of these sacks would be in February 1983.
Mayor Dodd recognized Mr. Bill Terrill, with the Great Plains Bag
Converting Plant in Louisiana. Mr. Terrill explained the process of
printing and manufacturing the sacks.
There followed a discussion of the condition of the sacks after
lengthy storage, the warranty of the sacks and the cost of the sacks.
Councilman Johnson made a motion to offer 121120 per sack, the offer
standing from 15 days from the date of the Council meeting and then
expiring. Councilman Weidinger seconded the motion with
Councilmembers Johnson, Weidinger and Blair voting "aye".
Councilwoman Dingman and Councilman Glancy voted "nay". The motion
carried by a vote of 3 to 2.
ITEM NO. D.2-CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 1410 AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF
$12500,Q00-00 IN CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION TO BE SOLD ON NOVEMBER 1
1982 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Dodd opened the discussion by giving the following information
from an Administrative memo. The attached ordinance will authorize
the sale of $1,500,000.00 in combination of General Obligation and
Revenue Certificates of Obligation. The C.O.'s will be sold on
November 1, 1982 by sealed bids and will be presented to the City
Council on that date for their final consideration. The use of these
funds were approved for the 1982-83 Capital Improvements Budget. The
City Staff is asking permission to sell the C.O.'s at this time for
the following major reasons:
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1. All bonds and C.O.'s issued after December 31, 1982 are
required to be registered which will add to the cost of the
bonds or C.O.'s.
2. Interest rates currently are at an acceptable level and they
are expected to increase after the November election and a
further increase is anticipated after January 1, 1983 due to
the return to the bond market by state low-income housing
during the first quarter of 1983.
3. We would expect the City of Farmers Branch C.O.'s to sell for
an interest rate below 9% based on the current market.
The City Staff recommends to the Council that Ordinance #1410 be
approved.
Councilman Weidinger made a motion to adopt the following captioned
Ordinance #1410:
"An Ordinance Directing The Giving Of Notice Of Intention To
Issue Not More Than $1,500,000 City Of Farmers Branch, Texas,
Combination Tax And Revenue Certificates Of Obligation, Series
1982".
Councilman Blair seconded the motion with Councilmembers Weidinger,
Blair, Johnson and Glancy voting "aye". Councilwoman Dingman voted
"nay". The motion carried by a 4 to 1 vote.
ITEM NO. D.3-CONSIDER PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT VEHICLE FOR THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT.
Mayor Dodd opened the discussion by giving the following information
from an Administrative memo. This is a request for the adoption of a
Resolution waiving the normal bidding process and authorizing the
emergency purchase of a replacement vehicle for the Police Department.
Waiving the normal bidding process eliminates the need to advertise in
the newspaper for bids and the need to give a 14 day time period bet-
ween the advertising and the bid opening. Purchase is to be made from
the lowest bidder meeting specifications with one exception by lowest
bidder of such a minimum consequence that bid should not be disre-
garded. The need is for the emergency replacement vehicle destroyed
in an accident. The City Staff recommends to the Council that
Resolution No. 82-016 authorizing the emergency purchase of a 1983
Plymouth Gray Fury 4 Door Sedan from Fred Oakley Motors, Irving,
Texas, in the amount of $8,881.00 be approved.
Councilman Weidinger made a motion to adopt the following captioned
Resolution No. 82-016:
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"A Resolution Finding That Due To Unforseen Damage To City
Equipment, Mainly A Police Car, It Is Necessary In Order to
Replace Said Police Car Immediately For The City Council To Waive
The Advertising Requirements Of Art. 2368a, Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat.
Stat. And Authorize The Purchase Of A Police Car As Noted In The
Body Of The Resolution".
Councilman Johnson seconded the motion with all members voting "aye".
The motion carried unanimously.
ITEM NO. D.4-CONSIDER ORDINANCE #1405 INCREASING WATER RATES AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Dodd opened the discussion by giving the following information
from an Administrative memo. The City Staff has received word from
the City of Dallas that the City of Farmers Branch's water charges
will be increased by approximately 60%. Ordinance #1405 will increase
the water rates to the City of Farmers Branch citizens by approxi-
mately 28%. The increase to the citizens will cover only the
increased charges from the City of Dallas. The City Staff has had
discussions with area cities who purchase water from the City of
Dallas concerning the approach they will take with regards to this
increase. Most of the cities are unsure; however, almost all antici-
pate a rate increase will be required. The City Staff recommends to
the City Council that Ordinance No. 1405 be approved.
Councilman Blair made a motion to adopt the following captioned
Ordinance No. 1405:
"An Ordinance Of The City Of Farmers Branch, Texas Amending
Section 1 Of Ordinance No. 1355, Setting Forth The Monthly Rates
Or Charges For Service By The Water Works System Of The City For
Various Types Of Residential Dwellings, Businesses Or Commercial
Establishments, Or Combination Thereof When Such Combined Units
Are To Be Charges Separately For Service; And Providing That All
Other Portions Of Ordinance No. 1158, 1130 And 765 Shall Remain
In Full Force And Effect".
Councilman Johnson seconded the motion with all members voting "aye".
The motion carried unanimously.
ITEM NO. D.5-CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 1409 AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF
PETITION WITH THE TEXAS WATER COMMISSION APPEALING THE WATER RATES
ESTABLISHED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Dodd opened the discussion by giving the following information
from an Administrative memo. The Dallas City Council has passed an
ordinance increasing water rates to Customer Cities. The effect of
that ordinance is to increase the rates which might be paid by Farmers
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Branch by approximately 60%. This 60% increase is over and above the
rates which have already been found to be excessive. The additional
cost to Farmers Branch is estimated to be $565,000 at this time. This
additional cost will increase as water consumption increases. It is
necessary that the Council take action giving the City Manager legal
authority to direct the filing of a petition for a rate relief with
the Texas Deparatment of Water Resources. Ordinance No. 1409 autho-
rizes the City Manager to file such a petition.
Councilman Weidinger made a motion to adopt the following captioned
Ordinance No. 1409:
"An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Farmers Branch,
Texas, Authorizing The City Manager To File A Petition With The
Texas Water Commission To Set Reasonable Rates, And Authorizing
Employment Of Special Counsel To Aid The City In This Regard".
Councilman Glancy seconded the motion with all members voting "aye".
The motion carried unanimously.
ITEM NO. D.6-CITIZEN PARTICIPATION.
No one spoke.
MAYOR DODD ANNOUNCED THAT THE ITEMS ON THE AGENDA FOR THE GENERAL
SESSION HAVE BEEN CONCLUDED. AFTER A SHORT RECESS, THE MEETING WILL
RECONVENE FOR ITEMS IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. THE MEETING WILL
RECONVENE INTO GENERAL SESSION AFTER THE ITEMS HAVE BEEN DISCUSSED IN
THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. ARTICLE 6252-17, SECTION 2 OF THE OPEN MEETING
LAW PROVIDES THAT SUCH ITEMS AS PERSONNEL MATTERS, LAND ACQUISITION
AND PENDING AND CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION MAY BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED
SESSION.
AGENDA ITEM NO. E.1-EXECUTIVE SESSION.
a. Discuss Personnel Matters
Appointments to Advisory Boards were discussed.
b. Discuss Land Acquisition
Possible purchase of building for maintenance facility was
discussed.
C. Discuss Pending and Contemplated Litigation
No discussion.
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THE COUNCIL RECONVENED INTO GENERAL SESSION.
AGENDA ITEM NO. E.2-CONSIDER NECESSARY ACTION ON PERSONNEL MATTERS
DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Councilman Blair made a motion to appoint Rob Hudson to be an alter-
nate to the Zoning Board of Adjustment and the Building Board Code of
Appeals if such a position were to open. Councilman Johnson seconded
the motion with all members voting "aye". The motion carried unani-
mously.
Councilman Glancy made a motion to appoint Margaret Bell Young, reap-
point Doug Abbott and reappoint Barney Wood to the Parks and
Recreation Board. Councilman Blair seconded the motion with all mem-
bers voting "aye" with the exception of Councilman Weidinger who
abstained. The motion carried.
AGENDA ITEM NO. E.3-CONSIDER NECESSARY ACTION ON LAND ACQUISITION
DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION.
No action necessary.
AGENDA ITEM NO. E.4-CONSIDER NECESSARY ACTION IN PENDING AND
CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION.
No action necessary.
AGENDA ITEM NO. F.1-ADJOURNMENT.
Councilman Johnson made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Councilman
Blair seconded the motion with all members voting "aye". The motion
carried. The meeting of October 4, 1982 was adjourned at 12:25 P.M.
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